Adventist CHIP Association

The goal is to lower blood cholesterol, hypertension, and blood sugar levels and reduce excess weight. This is done by improving dietary choices, enhancing daily exercise, increasing support systems and decreasing stress, thus aiding in preventing and reversing disease. Why does CHIP exist? CHIP is based on the fact that 75% or more of our Western... diseases are "lifestyle-related," according to the U.S. Surgeon General[1]. These diseases are connected to our processed diet; lack of exercise; overuse of cigarettes, alcohol, and caffeine; increased levels of stress; and the quality of our support systems. These diseases include: Heart Disease Stroke Hypertension Diabetes Overweight Certain adult cancers Diverticular disease Constipation Heartburn Arthritis Impotence Depression/Anxiety Fatigue What is a CHIP program like? Before the educational program begins, a comprehensive health screen is conducted to establish risk factor levels for each participant. In the Seventh-Day Adventist Church setting, the CHIP program is presented through: Twelve video lectures (30 - 45 minutes) Interactive class discussion following each session Food Samples with cooking demonstrations Pre and post health screens Post CHIP follow-up sessions with six bonus videos to help you sustain your new lifestyle! Health screen results are provided to each participant early in the program, and participants are encouraged to share their results and work closely with their personal physician regarding their need for medication as they modify their lifestyle. Immediately following the program, the health screen is conducted again, and a detailed report is prepared for each participant that compares their risk factor levels before and after going through the program. Reports and course completion certificates are presented at the end of the program. See more details in the Program Outline. CHIP has over 55,000 graduates worldwide and sustains adherence to the program guidelines through an active "ClubCHIP" member support organizationRead More